cordon

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   Synonym of cordon off.

   Strong detachments of infantry instead of gendarmes cordoned the streets leading to the Lycée.

2. 2
   noun

   adornment consisting of an ornamental ribbon or cord

3. 3
   noun

   cord or ribbon worn as an insignia of honor or rank

4. 4
   noun

   a series of sentinels or of military posts enclosing or guarding some place or thing

5. 5
   noun

   A ribbon normally worn diagonally across the chest as a decoration or insignia of rank etc.

6. 6
   noun

   A line of people or things placed around an area to enclose or protect it.

7. 7
   noun

   The arc of fielders on the off side, behind the batsman: the slips and gully.

8. 8
   noun

   A woody plant, such as a fruit tree, pruned and trained to grow as a single stem on a support.

Etymology

From Middle English cordon, from Middle French cordon, from Old French cordon, diminutive of corde. More at cord.